Obliquus Capitis Superior – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The obliquus capitis superior (of the suboccipital group) is stretched by flexing the client’s head at the atlanto-occipital joint.

     

    Suboccipital group:

    • rectus capitis posterior major
    • rectus capitis posterior minor
    • obliquus capitis inferior
    • obliquus capitis superior

     

    Note: A small amount of further stretch for this muscle on one side of the body can be achieved by adding in lateral flexion to the opposite side.

     

    The obliquus capitis superior (of the Suboccipital Group) is stretched by flexing the client's head at the atlanto-occipital joint.

    The obliquus capitis superior (of the Suboccipital Group) is stretched by flexing the client’s head at the atlanto-occipital joint.